Loved my experience at Pusan. I'm always looking for authentic food spots that serve food with fresh ingredients. I recommend the Bibimbap and the dumplings which was one of the best I've ever had. We bought the steamed dumplings which was packed with thinly sliced vegetables and meat. I also liked the fank soup which is on the spicier side. You could add steamed rice to it to make a hearty filling bowl. I was a little disappointed with the bulgogi. It wasn't grilled and lacked flavor and spices. I've had better bulgogi! The pork kimchi Bokum was also just an average dish and more on the sweeter side. Overall, a fun place to visit for some simple home cooked...
Read moreAs the son of a Korean cuisine restaurateur who is widely considered the godmother of Korean food in the greater Chicagoland area, I have to say this restaurant serves, bar none, the most authentic Korean food that beckons the handtaste or "sonmat" in Korean of a mom's warm cooking. It's hard to find authentic Korean food, especially when the market is saturated with all-you-can eat places like Iron Age and Mr. Kimchi that is downright degrading and offensive to people who know what quality Korean food ought to taste like, this hiddem gem tucked away in a nondescript strip mall in Mt. Prospect is a must visit for anyone who want to taste true, authentic...
Read moreI’ve been coming here since I was in kindergarten and it is definitely the best Korean restaurant in the Chicago area! I’ve had many dishes, all of which have been amazing, you really can’t go wrong here! From the bibimbap, bulgogi, chap chae, soondubu, to the yukejan, this homemade Korean food made by the sweetest ladies is a must if you’re here in the area! If you’re new to Korean food, I would recommend starting with the bibimbap, I’ve brought my Asian food noob roommates and that’s been their gateway into Korean food! Also, did I mention that your food comes with like 8 side dishes that you can try?? Could not recommend this...
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